Spending Review Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Spending Review

Andrew Jones Excerpts
Wednesday 26th June 2013

(11 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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George Osborne Portrait Mr Osborne
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Well, we were operating under the procurement rules of the previous Government.

Andrew Jones Portrait Andrew Jones (Harrogate and Knaresborough) (Con)
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May I welcome my right hon. Friend’s announcement of an increase in transport capital and his indication that it will be invested in our rail network? The boost in capacity and services will be welcomed by rail travellers.

George Osborne Portrait Mr Osborne
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I am grateful for that welcome.